likelihood

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In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and tamp down wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding, debris flows and coastal erosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Because of this, dietary approaches could provide a safer and more affordable way to reduce the severity or likelihood of infection, especially in vulnerable populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Fed minutes, due on Wednesday, will also be closely watched for signals on the likelihood of rate hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The surprising likelihood of coincidence is illustrated by the following well-known result in probability.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos